- Agathis microstachya
Taxobox
status = LR/cd | status_system = IUCN2.3
regnum =Plant ae
divisio =Pinophyta
classis = Pinopsida
ordo =Pinales
familia =Araucariaceae
genus = "Agathis "
species = "A. microstachya"
binomial = "Agathis microstachya"
binomial_authority = J.F.Bailey & C.White
synonyms = The Bull Kauri ("Agathis microstachya") is a species ofconifer in theAraucariaceae family. It is found only inAustralia and it is threatened byhabitat loss .Description
Bull Kauri grows to about 50 m in height and 2.7 m diameter. The trunk is unbuttressed, straight and with little taper. Distinctive features are coarse, flaky
bark , medium-sizedcone s with 160-210 scales, and leaves with numerous lngitudinal, parallel veins.Distribution
It has a very restricted distribution, being almost limited to the
Atherton Tableland inFar North Queensland , with its altitudinal range 400-900 m asl.Boland "et al", p.38.]Timber
The timber has an even texture, is easy to work and polishes well. The heartwood is cream to pale brown in colour. It is soft and light with a density of about 480 kg m3. It is not durable in contact with the ground but can be used for house framing and flooring.
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References
* Boland, D.J.; Brooker, M.I.H.; Chippendale, G.M.; Hall, N.; Hyland, B.P.M.; Johnston, R.D.; Kleinig, D.A.; & Turner, J.D. (1984). "Forest Trees of Australia". (4th edition). Thomas Nelson, Australia; and CSIRO: Melbourne. ISBN 0-17006264-3.
* Conifer Specialist Group 1998. [http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/30536/all Agathis microstachya] . [http://www.iucnredlist.org 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. ] Downloaded on 10 July 2007.
* Agathis microstachya at www.conifers.org http://www.conifers.org/ar/ag/microstachya.html]
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